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THE PARTY The invitation-only pre-party bash boasted several hundred attendees who indulged in light cocktails and famous company under a luxe tent set up just outside of the Washington DC Hilton. THE PEOPLE The world of media, politics and journalism collided on the hotel lawn. Guests flocked to actresses like Sofia Vergara, Hayden Panettiere and Kerry Washington, while political heavyweights Rahm Emanuel and Attorney General Eric Holder mingled with media moguls Lew and John Dickey, as well as journalists George Stephanopoulos, Lara Spencer and Maria Elena Salinas. BEST IN SHOW While the subsequent dinner was a formal affair, this pre-party soiree allowed guests to see a personal—and highly approachable—side of some often-serious DC notables, which meant nearly everything was off the
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